Springfield
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Springfield Hospital to Remain a Hospital, Prospective Owner Says
The prospective owner of the Springfield Hospital property said future plans call for the hospital to remain a hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Restorative Health Foundation Inc., the high bidder for the property in a bankruptcy auction, “plans to reopen the hospital and have it mirror the same services that it…
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Midnight Album Release Draws Taylor Swift Fans to Springfield Target
Delaware County Taylor Swift fans lined up outside Springfield Target on Oct. 3 for the midnight release of the singer’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” according to a staff report from 6abc. Fans were given tickets that ensured they would be among the first to purchase exclusive vinyl and CD editions of Swift’s…
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Delco Steaks Has Opened a New Location in Springfield
Delco Steaks is holding a Sept. 28 grand opening celebration for its new shop that opened earlier this month at the former Phastbreak Cheesesteaks at 158 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The event will include food specials and a visit from Dan “Killer” Kennedy, five-time champion of the annual…
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Aston Businessman Helps With St. Francis of Assisi School Rebuild
It’s been nearly a year since fire destroyed the 100-year-old St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Springfield, and efforts have been underway ever since the Oct. 7 fire to rebuild. The multi-million construction project has been getting help from the community, including from Vince Sculli, owner of Choice Sports Cards in Aston, reports Madeleine…
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Aston Rolling Green Instructor Overcame Injury to Play in the PGA Tour
Aston native Braden Shattuck, director of instruction at Springfield’s Rolling Green Golf Club, suffered two herniated discs in his back after a car accident in Florida back in March 2019. It threatened to end his professional career, but Shattuck not only recovered but thrived, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Shattuck reinvented his technique…
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Teen Destination Claire’s Could Close at the Springfield Mall
Delaware County teens may need to go elsewhere to have their ears pierced, as Claire’s, a low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer in the Springfield Mall, could be closing, writes Ariana Perz-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Claire’s, a mall staple, has identified 1,300 stores that could close in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed Wednesday. Included on…
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Thunderbird II of Springfield Goes Beyond Just Pizza and Cheesesteaks
A Springfield institution continues to feed hungry families, a pizza and steak shop known especially for its salads and wings, reports Bob Kelly for Kelly Drives at Fox 29 News. Thunderbird II has been owned by Steven Landers since 2004. Years ago, the previous owner, Mike, offered him a job while he was waiting to…
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Springfield Lacrossse, Boys and Girls, Win 3A State Championships
Springfield boys’ and girls’ lacrosse made school history and witnessed a dream come true when both teams took PIAA state crowns Saturday. They competed in the PIAA Class 3A championship on Saturday at Penn State, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The girls played against Bishop Shanahan, and the boys faced Radnor. For the…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a valve, a new concrete pretreatment sedimentation basin was placed into service. This comes less than a year after Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at the Delaware County plant. Work continues on…
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Westbrook Park Man’s 20-Year Memorial Day Flag Tradition Honors His Father
The first Memorial Day flag placed by Ken Rucci Sr. on a veteran’s grave at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery was for his father, writes Charles Fox for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That was back in 2004, when his father and five other veterans’ graves received flags. Now Rucci, 70, returns every Memorial Day with 500…
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Springfield Friends Share a Kitchen to Grow Their 2 Businesses
Cookies, cakes, and pickles don’t seem like a great combination, but two Springfield friends and entrepreneurs are making all three in a shared church kitchen. Julie Tamaccio of Sweet Dreams by Julie, and Christina “Chrissy” Dezzi of Dezzis Dills have been able to expand their businesses by sharing one kitchen space, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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The Crossover Is a New Food Sensation at PhastBreak Cheesesteaks in Springfield
Two Delaware County businessmen have brought a new food combination to Springfield—the Crossover, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives on Fox 29 Philadelphia. Bill McKee and Tom Shivers, both of Glen Mills, opened PhastBreak Cheesesteaks back in September in in Springfield. Out of their shop came the Crossover—a doughnut and pizza combo, though customers can…
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Springfield Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the 105th Time
On March 15, Springfield hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a timeless tradition that dates back 105 years, writes Connor Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Onlookers watched the parade from their front lawns and gathered on the sidewalks of Saxer Avenue. Even cloudy weather and brisk winds couldn’t deter locals who eagerly await the…
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ChristianaCare Considering Second Micro Hospital in Springfield
ChristianaCare, the nonprofit healthcare system from Delaware, is approaching the Springfield Planning Commission on March 6 with preliminary/final land development plans for a Springfield micro-hospital at 351 N. State Street. The healthcare system already has a micro-hospital in the works in Aston Township, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. ChristianaCare officials have not confirmed…
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Fans Ready for Eagles Super Bowl Parade with New Merch
If you’re going to go to the Eagles Super Bowl celebration parade in Philadelphia you have to look the part. For days, Eagles fans have been flocking to pro shops and sports apparel stores for their Super Bowl champion merchandise, writes Justin Udo and Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. Cyndy Harmon, sales lead at Rally…
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For Families, a Super Bowl Eagles Win Triggers Cherished Memories
For some, the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl triumph brought back Eagles memories when games were watched with loved ones now gone. Dozens of Eagles fans turned out at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield before and after the Super Bowl game Sunday to share their joy with loved ones who have departed and remember…
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Debut Book by Lindsay Smith of Springfield Emphasizes Customer Experience
Business strategist Lindsay Smith of Springfield is looking to inspire local entrepreneurs and business leaders with her debut book, “No One Needs Another Company Mug.” The Cardinal O’Hara and LaSalle University graduate wanted to share her own business experiences and talk about the importance of customers relationships to build success, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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